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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Clash of Heavyweights as Champions Return to Anfield

As the Premier League campaign nears its conclusion, Sunday brings a fixture laden with history, implications, and a touch of what might have been. Liverpool, the newly crowned Premier League champions under Arne Slot, welcome Arsenal to Anfield in a match that once held the promise of being a title decider. Instead, it now serves as a litmus test for two clubs on divergent paths.

Champions look to Extend Dominance

Anfield will be buzzing as Liverpool play their first home match since sealing the title. The trophy lift must wait until the final home game against Crystal Palace, but that won’t diminish the celebratory atmosphere on Merseyside. Slot’s men, already 15 points clear at the summit, can stretch that gap over Arsenal to a commanding 18 points with victory.

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Despite falling to Chelsea last weekend, the Reds have little to prove. The defeat at Stamford Bridge came after heavy rotation, with several regular starters given rest. Expect the likes of Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai to return as Slot sharpens his squad ahead of the final stretch.

The only injury concern remains Joe Gomez, who has been sidelined since February. Whether he features again this season remains uncertain.

Arsenal Face Uphill Battle in Testing Week

For Arsenal, the trip to Anfield caps a week to forget. Mikel Arteta’s side were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and now face an uphill battle to secure a top-four finish. That pressure has been magnified by their recent inconsistency in the Premier League, a run of form that has seen them falter at crucial moments.

Arteta will be without key players, with Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu ruled out. Kai Havertz, meanwhile, is unlikely to return in time, although Riccardo Calafiori and Jorginho were available in midweek and could feature again on Sunday.

It’s been a familiar story for Arsenal in recent trips to Anfield: competitive, yes; victorious, no. They’ve avoided defeat in their last two visits but failed to hold on to leads in both. Their last league win at the ground dates back to 2012 — a statistic that weighs heavily.

What’s at Stake for Both Sides

While Liverpool are playing largely for pride and polish, Arsenal’s task is much starker. They must arrest their slide if they’re to avoid missing out on Champions League football next season. It’s not simply about points — it’s about reasserting a sense of momentum and control.

“Form is not something that can be turned on at the flick of a switch,” as one observer put it — and nowhere is that more evident than in Arsenal’s recent away performances against top-six opposition. They have improved under Arteta, but this remains one of the league’s most intimidating venues.

Prediction: Reds to Edge Another Statement Win

Arsenal have the tools to make this competitive, but Liverpool at Anfield are a different beast — particularly when they’ve just lifted the title and have nothing to lose. Expect intensity, energy and a crowd eager to celebrate their side’s return to domestic supremacy.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal

Match InfoKick-off: 4.30pm BST, Sunday, May 11, 2025Venue: Anfield, LiverpoolTV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier LeagueStreaming: Sky Go app (UK subscribers)